Lead Environmental Inspector: Field Compliance & Stewardship

NiSource Inc.

Valparaiso (IN)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 123,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

NiSource Inc. seeks a Lead Environmental Inspector to provide technical leadership for environmental inspection activities supporting electric and gas construction.

You will guide inspectors, coordinate coverage, support safety and quality, and serve as a subject matter expert for environmental compliance. You will review plans, conduct field inspections, and communicate results to project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources/Management, Ecology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of environmental or stormwater inspection experience, including utility construction.
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, erosion controls, and restoration practices.

Responsibilities

  • Review environmental compliance plans and provide technical guidance during preconstruction, constructability, scoping, and field activities.
  • Conduct and document environmental inspections and audits, including photos, findings, and corrective actions.
  • Evaluate erosion and sediment controls, water-resource crossings, restoration protections, and permit requirements.
  • Monitor restoration activities, including grading, seeding, habitat restoration, and sampling results.
  • Communicate requirements and inspection results to contractors, project teams, leaders, and environmental resource specialists.
  • Develop corrective actions and continuous-improvement recommendations to reduce environmental risk and improve compliance.
  • Train, coach, mentor inspectors; review reports for quality and completeness; assist with interviews and hiring decisions.
  • Coordinate inspector assignments, schedules, and project coverage with the Team Leader; represent the inspection team in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Documentation
Travel
Microsoft Office
Environmental compliance
Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
5+ years environmental/stormwater inspection experience

Job description

NiSource Inc. seeks a Lead Environmental Inspector to provide technical leadership for environmental inspection activities supporting electric and gas construction.

You will guide inspectors, coordinate coverage, support safety and quality, and serve as a subject matter expert for environmental compliance. You will review plans, conduct field inspections, and communicate results to project teams and stakeholders.

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